Major League Baseball

Schlittler gets Game 1 nod against Red Sox, with Fried and Cole to follow

American League Cy Young Award favorite Cam Schlittler will start for the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the best-of-three wild-card series Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox.

MLB asks White House about holding game within national park

The White House said in a statement that MLB asked the administration about hosting a game at a national park, adding that the National Park Service has not granted a permit to do so.

Giants manager Vitello ejected for MLB-leading 7th time this season

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello finished his first season in the clubhouse on Sunday after being ejected an MLB-leading seventh time.

Mets' Lindor third primary shortstop to reach 300-HR milestone

Francisco Lindor hit his 300th home run in the second inning of the New York Mets' season finale against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.

Contreras back in Sox lineup ahead of WC series

Willson Contreras returned to the Boston Red Sox lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale after missing eight games because of an injured right hand, raising hopes he will be ready for the playoffs after he cast doubt on his status just days earlier.

Orioles-Yankees regular-season finale canceled because of rain

The regular-season finale between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees on Sunday was canceled because of sustained rain.

Emotional Verlander leaves final start after daughter's surprise mound visit

Justin Verlander got an unexpected hook in his major league finale when the 7-year-old daughter of the pitcher came to the mound.

💯 Regular-season grades for all 30 teams

Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?